The playoff race in League Two continues to shine, and we've got two teams taking part in it going head to head here. The home side in this game are Barrow, currently 6th and inside the playoffs, the away team is Newport, currently 11th, but just two points outside of the playoffs, so definitely still within reach.
Barrow Form GuideBarrow have been underestimated by most people throughout the season. Yes, they're not the most traditional big side in this league, but they're very talented, and deserve to be where they are right now, given how they've played. They're in the playoffs, five points clear of 8th and have nine games to go to get in, which is a game or two more than most of those around them.
They come here four games unbeaten, with two draws and two wins, and the two draws have been in their last two games. They were 0-0 at home to Harrogate and 1-1 away at Walsall. Before that, two good wins, 2-0 at home to Colchester and 2-0 at home to Gillingham.
Newport County Form GuideNewport are chasing hard to get into the top seven and the end of season playoffs. But they're one of many teams with the same ambition, so it's going to be tough. They're two points off 7th right now, but have three teams ahead of them before the playoffs, who are all just one point back.
The good news for Newport is they come here on the back of two wins to keep their hopes alive. Last weekend, they won 2-0 away at AFC Wimbledon, the team in 7th who they are chasing. Before that, they won 5-3 at home to Morecambe, this is another big game in front of them as they look to keep pushing.
Match PredictionThis should be a really good game, both sides have everything to play for, and I am going to stick with the home side Barrow. With that home advantage, and the good play they've been putting in recently, I'll take Barrow to win this game narrowly.
